1. Outfield players are allowed no more than 3 deliberate touches of the ball. On the third (3rd) touch the player must step away from the ball and not shield it to prevent the opposing players from playing the ball. Should the ball hit the legs/feet of a player before the player gains control, it will not be considered one of the three (3) touches.
  2. There is to be no physical contact and any tackling must be face to face ONLY. Tackling that is from behind, through legs or from the side will be deemed foul play and incur a free kick or penalty.
  3. Should a player fall, play is to be stopped for safety reasons. Play is to re-start with an uncontested drop ball to the team who had possession prior to the stoppage in play.
  4. The ball can only be played whilst on both feet not from the floor.
  5. Should the ball go over head height it will not be deemed a foul, however should any player abuse the overhead ball rule on a persistent basis the referee may impose sanctions. For the avoidance of doubt head height is measured as the height of the crossbar. For safety reasons heading of the ball is not allowed and will be considered a foul.
  6. It is not allowed to score from your own half.
  7. Running whilst in possession of the ball or in an attempt to reach or get to a ball or towards another player is not allowed and will be considered foul play and a free kick or penalty will be awarded. Running or jogging into space whilst not in possession or trying to reach a ball will be allowed but sprinting or aggressive running is not allowed and will be penalised.
  8. Goalkeepers are only to distribute the ball using an under arm throw or a kick along the ground. Keepers are allowed to leave the area of the goal (rush keepers) and as soon as they do the 3 touch rule applies. Should a goal keeper deliberately touch the ball with his hand outside of the goal area a penalty kick is to be awarded to the opposition. During a penalty kick goal keepers must not move from the goal line until the ball is kicked. The GK is allowed to move along his line at a penalty.
  9. Should any outfield player step into the area it will be considered a foul and it is keepers If a player steps into his own goal area then a penalty will be awarded to the opposition. The line of the area is considered to be in the goal area. Should an outfield player make an attempt on goal from outside the area but his momentum carries him into the area then the attacking player will receive the benefit of the doubt and there will be no sanction. Any penalty must be taken 3 metres from the goal area line directly in front of the goal.
  10. All free kicks are indirect . The player taking a penalty may only take one (1) step before kicking the ball. After a free kick is taken the ball must be played by a player of the same team before a goal can be scored. Opposition players must stand at least three (3) metres from where the free kick is being taken. The 3 metre rule includes kick off, kick ins and corners. Deliberate handball by an outfield player is a foul.
  11. After the ball goes out of play for what ordinarily would be a ‘throw in’ the ball is returned to play by a kick in.
  12. Persistent disruption or interference either verbally or otherwise will be considered to be not conducive to the spirit of the game and persistent offenders may be sanctioned during the game.
  13. When the SPIRIT OF THE GAME is referred to it means the following – It is the mindful behaviour practiced prior to, during and after the game that allows players to work together to uphold the rules and enjoy the game. Wherever possible flexibility will be practiced but all players must be mindful of their duty of care to each other.
  14. The referees interpretation and decision is final. Referees may make mistakes and this must be respected and accepted.